This is the 6750th most frequent Turkish word.
başkale
"Başkale" is a district in the Van province of Turkey.
In this sentence, 'Başkale' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific district.
Başkale ilçesi Van iline bağlıdır.
The Başkale district is affiliated with Van province.
Here, 'Başkale' still refers to the district, emphasizing its historical significance.
Başkale'nin tarihi dokusuna hayran kaldık.
We were fascinated by the historical texture of Başkale.
In this usage, 'Başkale' is mentioned as the title or theme of a book.